As the holiday season approaches, many seniors are busy with family gatherings and cherished traditions. But before the new ...

In this column, I would like to focus on answering these questions.

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I’m in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

When most of us think of an annual doctor visit, we typically think of the annual physical, the kind we’ve generally received that might have been paid out of pocket but that is more recently covered ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I am a 69-year-old woman. I’m in good health despite various events that happened last year (i.e., a hole in my stomach lining, a loss of consciousness, a platelet-rich plasma ...

Christine Rogers of Wake Forest, North Carolina, didn't hesitate when she was asked to fill out a routine mental health questionnaire during a checkup last November. Her answers on the form led her ...

Medicare doesn’t cover annual physical exams, but some preventive visits are covered. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when you ...

Medicare Part B offers a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive healthcare visit to all new enrollees. During this visit, a doctor reviews an individual’s current state of health and medical history and ...